Turkish President Heads to China to Attend SCO Summit

Tianjin: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday headed to China's Tianjin city to attend the 25th Heads of State Council meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as a guest of honor. President Erdogan will address the summit session to be held in an expanded format on Monday, Trkiye's Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said earlier. According to Anadolu Agency, during his visit, Erdogan will also hold bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other participating leaders. The discussions are expected to focus on enhancing diplomatic and economic ties between Trkiye and the SCO member states. The summit provides a platform for member and observer countries to engage in dialogue on various regional and global issues. The SCO, which comprises major Asian economies, serves as a significant venue for fostering cooperation and addressing challenges in the region. Erdogan's presence at the summit underscores Trkiye's interest in strengthening its engagement with SCO nati ons.